Olympic Hymn: A prize that won’t perish

Written at the time of the UK-wide Torch Relay in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics, this hymn might be useful every four years or so?! A prize that won't perish, a race to be run: our service wholehearted till victory is won. We shall not keep silent, nor flee from God's call: the …

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Care-worn and fearful

Care-worn and fearful, Jacob strove, bargained for blessing, saw God's face; then went on, limping yet restored, his brother to embrace. Stretcher-bound man, through roof brought down, now by Christ's word from sickness roused: the faith of friends who bore him there brought healing in that house. One member's pain is shared by all who …

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